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To think that No Ball Games should mean...

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gillybob Fri 09-Nov-18 08:55:05

NO BALL GAMES !

We have a car park out the back of our house where each house gets an allocated (numbered) bay . There are a limited spaces out front too. My DH uses the bay out back as do plenty of others . There is one family ( 2 houses ) with young boys (dad and grandad too) who constantly bray a football around the car park . They incidentally hog the front spaces so it doesn’t effect them . They have no regard whatsoever for the parked cars that are constantly hit by the ball . Several people (including my DH) have complained to them but the grandad (arrogant and nasty) completely ignores them and carries on braying the ball up and down . It’s pathetic . Recently due to several complaints the management company put up “No Ball Games” signs which we thought might do the trick but no. They totally ignore them. My DH asked if perhaps they couldn’t read shock (oh dear big mistake) and he got a mouthful of abuse ! Now where we live we are surrounded by parks, playing fields, football pitches etc. Within a minutes walk so it’s not as though there’s nowhere else to go . Any ideas on how to handle this ?

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wendywooscake Sun 11-Nov-18 08:06:25

I would try being extra nice to them....say how lovely it is to see parents and grandparents playing outside with their children instead of being stuck in front of a screen.Try not to let the situation wind you up.. there will always be something to iritate us and if this continues you will be the one compelled to leave........dont give them the satisfaction! My Auntie and Uncle had a similar thing with noisy neighbours who became more noisy the more they complained and in the end my relatives left a perfect flat with a lovely big balcony for something which doesnt them at all.Just ask them to be a bit careful near the cars.Grit you teeth and smile at them maybe buy them a new football for xmas......it might work

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ajanela Sun 11-Nov-18 10:08:18

Take videos nas evidence to show all those you need to contact especially if they show them kicking a ball at a car. Could you then sue them for damage. The old man is enjoying making fools of you.

Could you put them on Facebook? I don't think there is any law against putting videos filmed in a public place on Facebook. You could put a comment like Demolition football.

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